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Regular Council Meeting <br />May 22, 2017 <br />Page 6 <br />A Motion to approve these amendments was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by <br />Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. <br />20. Discuss and act on Pre- & Post - Employment Activities. <br />City Manager John Godwin explained the City had a Code of Ethics and Conduct but this <br />new policy would restrict the ability of a former employee or official to represent a subsequent <br />employer before the City, as well as would restrict the ability of a new employee or official to <br />represent a past employer. Mr. Godwin said it restricted the ability of an employer performing <br />work for the City from recruiting and hiring City employees or officials and restricted the release <br />of confidential information which a City employee or official may possess. Mr. Godwin <br />provided the Council with several scenarios. Mayor Clifford said he had requested this item be <br />brought forwarded and confirmed with Mr. Godwin that most cities had a similar policy. <br />to <br />21. Discuss <br />Mr. God*( sak <br />v= <br />x on Rub ay, <br />tern was made <br />Ts — 0 nays. <br />i <br />or <br />Mayor <br />to city staff. <br />Id a quality 130 plus ent <br />He "` .1hey were 1 king for <br />i�uaa mcemives c ;maxi ineir ;pWJect nn aiiy vi and q r U69ted a nv ear tax <br />aba� ent and rdduced deWlopr � fees. hformed City Council he d from <br />tw t cal contra,tirs thait day, w ere b this. introduced Gen xon of <br />G 'Cons tru Mr xon ga pre ation abo e pr sed complex an swered <br />,; <br />qu ty Co `. Mayo iff aid he was �'' ct grant a tax abat t for a <br />res _' ent CO X, but ul a glad to h th n Paris. Counc' ember <br />Portugal said she had heard from se' era constituents w o were not previously given tax <br />abatements. Council Member Knox said she was conflicted about giving a tax abatement on this <br />project because it was not done for others in the past and developers in the future would ask for a <br />tax abatement. Council Member Trenado and Jenkins were not in favor of giving a tax <br />abatement. Council Member Lancaster said she might be willing to look at a sliding scale. <br />Council Member Drake said she was concerned about setting a precedent. <br />A Motion to deny this tax abatement request was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded <br />by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. <br />22. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to <br />Resolution No. 2004 -081. <br />None were referenced. <br />